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Vice President's Secretariat
Vice President wishes the people on the eve of Ram Navami
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu has wished the nation on the eve of Ram Navami. In a message, he said that by imbibing the values exemplified by Shri Ram, we can usher in a world that is inclusive, healthy, prosperous and sustainable.
Following is the full text of the message -
“I convey my warm greetings and best wishes to all on the auspicious occasion of ‘Ram Navami’.
This day marks the birth of Lord Shri Ram, who is an embodiment of timeless values of truth, righteousness, honesty, compassion and commitment to human welfare. He represents the qualities we look for in an ideal human being.
Imbibing the values exemplified by Shri Ram and reorienting our world view and the way we live our lives can usher in a world we all dream of. A world that is inclusive, healthy, prosperous and sustainable.
On this auspicious occasion, let us recommit ourselves to the best values embedded in our illustrious heritage, in our immortal epics and the inexhaustible treasure trove of literary and philosophical masterpieces.
May this festival bring health, happiness, peace and prosperity in the lives of all our citizens, and may we have the courage to collectively combat the major health challenge we are currently facing.
Ministry of Defence
PRESS RELEASE
National Security Advisor to Government of India, Mr Ajit Doval, KC visited Bengal Engineer Group and Centre Roorkee on 12 Feb 2021 to present “Doval Trophy”, a rolling trophy for Hockey Championship instituted, in memory of his father Maj Gunanand Doval who had a 36 yrs long illustrious career in Bengal Sappers and was also an avid hockey player. During the presentation ceremony a scintillating exhibition match between BEG and Centre team and team from various regiments of Bengal Sappers was played. Mr Ajit Doval addressed the gathering and reminisced about his father identifying himself as a proud Indian Army Soldier and more so as a true Bengal Sapper. He spoke about his younger days, fond memories of the BEG & Centre, and of having carried the spirit and identity of Bengal Sappers in himself over the years. He commended the resilience, professionalism and contribution of Bengal Sapper, towards the Corps of Engineers, Indian Army and above all, the Nation. He said, Bengal Sappers happens to be one of the oldest Regimental Centre in service of the country with more than 200 years of rich history of valour. He exorted the younger generation to carry forward the torch and achieve glory for Bengal Sappers and the Nation.
He extended his thanks to Lt Gen Harpal Singh, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, E-in-C and Colonel Commandant, the Corps of Engineers for giving him the opportunity to present the “Doval Trophy” to BEG & Centre, while commending the General Officer for his service to the nation.
Mr Ajit Doval then visited the War Memorial of the Bengal Sappers, which is testament to the sacrifice of the martyrs and laid a wreath as mark of respect and homage to the martyrs, before leaving for New Delhi.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Grand Challenge for development of “Smart Water Supply Measurement and Monitoring System” – Evaluation of applications underway
Digitisation of water supply infrastructure to solve current problems & help tackle future challenges
 aims providing Tap Connection to every rural household by 2024 with particular focus on ‘service delivery’ i.e. regular water supply in adequate quantity and of prescribed quality on long-term basis. This necessitates the use of modern technology in monitoring of the programme and to capture service delivery data automatically for ensuring the quality of services. Digitisation of water supply infrastructure has the potential to solve current problems as well as help anticipate and address future challenges.
In order to harness the power of technology in water management which is the need of the hour, the Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology in partnership with National Jal Jeevan Mission, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti had announced an ICT Grand Challenge to develop a ‘Smart water supply measurement and monitoring system’. The Jal Jeevan Mission would be the user agent of the Grand Challenge and C-DAC, Bangalore is the implementing agency and would provide technical support for the challenge. C-DAC will also provide technical support for Proof of Concept  development to the shortlisted candidates. It would also provide mentoring support, technical guidance to them.
The challenge witnessed enthusiastic participation from all over India with a total of 218 applications. These applications were received from various sectors like LLP Companies, Indian Tech start-ups, Individuals etc., as per the following statistics. Applications were received from 46 individuals, 33 companies, 76 Indian Tech start-ups, 15 LLP Companies and 43 MSMEs.
The evaluation of the applications is currently in progress. Shortlisted submissions will be invited for presentation in front of a Jury duly constituted, which would conduct these online presentations and review the applications for identifying the top 10 for the next round of prototype development.
Way forward in the Grand challenge includes Ideation to Prototype Stage, Prototype to Product Stage, Product Deployment Stage, and announcement of three winners. All these stages would be carried out with funding support from MeitY and National Jal Jeevan Mission. Based on evaluation throughout these steps, one winner and two runners-up will be selected and awarded with Rs. 50 Lakh, for the winner and Rs. 20 Lakh of each runner-up.
This Grand Challenge will harness the vibrant IoT eco-systems of India for creating smart rural water supply eco-system to measure and monitor the service delivery of the water supply in rural areas. This Challenge will provide an opportunity to work for Jal Jeevan Mission and to assure potable water supply through Functional Household Tap Connections to every rural household.
Special Service and Features
IFFI Creative Minds of Tomorrow : 6 Keralites felicitated
Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting Shri Anurag Singh Thakur felicitated '75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow' at 53rd International Film Festival of India , Goa. The 75 youngsters have been chosen based on their excellence in different areas of filmmaking, namely direction, acting, cinematography, editing, scriptwriting, playback singing, music composition, costume-and-makeup, art design and animation, visual effects , Augmented Reality  and Virtual Reality .
6 Keralites made it to the list. They are Jithin Mohan , Sachin Augustine , Jyotisha Santosh Pillai , Abdul Salam Aboobacker  and Sarath Chandrabose, Rohith Krishnan 
The 75 talents will also participate in 53 hour competition that will challenge them to produce a short film on their idea of India@100, . This segment of IFFI 53 is powered by National Film Development Corporation in collaboration with Shorts
The '75 Creative Minds of Tomorrow' have been selected after a rigorous process by an eminent jury comprising of Lifetime Awardees and winners of National Film Awards, Grammy and Oscars.
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Ministry of Defence
Further boost to ‘Make in India’; MoD signs contracts worth Rs 2580 Cr with Indian Companies for supply of Pinaka Regiments to Indian Army
Providing further boost to the ‘Make in India’ initiative of Government of India in the Defence Sector, Acquisition Wing of Ministry of Defence  has today signed contracts with M/s. Bharat Earth Movers Ltd. , M/s. Tata Power Company Ltd.  and M/s. Larsen & Toubro  for supply of Six Pinaka Regiments to the Regiment of Artillery of the Indian Army at an approximate cost of Rs. 2580 Crores. These Six Pinaka Regiments comprise 114 Launchers with Automated Gun Aiming & Positioning System  and 45 Command Posts to be procured from M/s TPCL and M/s L&T and 330 Vehicles to be procured from M/s BEML. These Six Pinaka Regiments will be operationalised along the Northern and Eastern Borders of our country further enhancing the operation preparedness of our Armed Forces. Induction of Six Pinaka Regiments is planned to be completed by 2024.
This project under Buy  categorisation, with 70% Indigenous Content, has been approved by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh and Finance Minister, Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman.
The Pinaka Multiple Launch Rocket System  has been indigenously designed and developed by DRDO and productionised by the above mentioned defence industries. This is a flagship project showcasing public private partnership under the aegis of Government of India  enabling “Aatmnirbharta” in cutting edge Defence t technologies.
Ministry of Culture
Government organizes Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsavs and various cultural activities every year throughout the country to promote culture: Shri Prahlad Singh Patel
To promote the culture of our country, the Government of India has organized Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsavs  in New Delhi , Varanasi , Bengaluru & Tawang , Gujarat , Karnataka  and Madhya Pradesh . Other major festivals viz. Sanskriti Mahotsav at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh , Kabir Festival 'Anhaad Naad' at Maghar, Uttar Pradesh  and Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh  were also organized.
In addition to these Mahotsavs & Festivals, all the Zonal Cultural Centres  also organize various cultural activities and programmes on regular basis throughout the country for promotion of culture for which annual grant-in-aid is given to them by the Government of India.
To protect, preserve & promote various forms of folk art and for creating awareness among people about cultural heritage of our country, the Government of India has set up seven Zonal Cultural Centres  with headquarters at Patiala, Nagpur, Udaipur, Prayagraj, Kolkata, Dimapur and Thanjavur. To promote cultural development programmes, Eastern Zonal Cultural Centre  at Kolkata is undertaking various cultural activities and events in its member States including Jharkhand. The EZCC has organized Rabindra Jayanti, International Day of Yoga, Jagannathpur Mahotsav, Swachhata Pakhwada, 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, Workshops on Kathak & Seraikela Chhau Dance, Rashtriya Ekta Diwas and Jharkhand Rajya Sthapana Divas during 2018-19.
These ZCCs are implementing a number of schemes viz. Award to Young Talented Artistes, Guru Shishya Parampara Scheme, Theatre Rejuvenation Scheme, Research & Documentation Scheme, Shilpgram Scheme, Octave and J&K Festivals and National Cultural Exchange Programme  for promotion of cultural development programmes in the country.
This information was given by Union Minister of State  for Culture & Tourism, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Prevention of Communicable Diseases
Prevention is an integral component of all major communicable disease control programmes.
Leprosy: Major focus of the programme is to enhance active and early case detection to contain disease transmission and Grade II Disabilities .
In addition, various services are being provided under the programme for Disability Prevention and Medical Rehabilitation  i.e., reaction management, provision of Micro Cellular Rubber  footwear, Aids & Appliances, referral services for management of cases and reconstructive surgery at District Hospitals and Medical Colleges/Central leprosy Institutions
TB: The government has issued Guidelines on Airborne Infection Control in Healthcare and other settings in the context of tuberculosis and other airborne infections, to provide guidance on precautions as well as managerial activities to reduce the risk in the facilities. In addition, the Revised National TB Control Programme Technical and Operational Guidelines has provision of TB preventive therapy to People Living with HIV and household contacts <6 years of TB patients after due screening.
Viral Hepatitis: Ministry of Health has an integrated initiative for the prevention and control of viral hepatitis in India to achieve Sustainable Development Goal  3.3 which aims to ending viral hepatitis by 2030.
Vector Borne Diseases: The preventive measures are directed at reducing the vector density and early case detection.
The Ministry of health has undertaken communication campaigns aimed at creating awareness among the citizens regarding food habits and healthy lifestyle so as to control such diseases through mass and mid media.
The Information Education and Communication  campaigns are decentralized at the State level and the related financial approvals are given at the Central level based on the proposal of the States.
The Minister of State , Sh Ashwini Kumar Choubey stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha here today.
Ministry of Defence
INDIAN NAVY - US NAVY
CARRIER STRIKE GROUP PASSAGE EXERCISE
Indian Naval Ships Kochi and Teg along with P8I and MiG 29K aircraft are participating in a Passage Exercise with US Navy Carrier Strike Group Ronald Reagan during its transit through Indian Ocean Region on 23 and 24 Jun 2021. The Indian Naval warships along with aircraft from Indian Navy and Indian Air Force will be engaged in joint multi-domain operations with the Carrier Strike Group comprising Nimitz class aircraft carrier Ronald Reagan, Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer USS Halsey and Ticonderoga class guided missile cruiser USS Shiloh.
The two-day exercise aims to strengthen the bilateral relationship and cooperation by demonstrating the ability to integrate and coordinate comprehensively in maritime operations. High tempo operations during the exercise include advanced air defence exercises, cross deck helicopter operations and anti-submarine exercises. The participating forces will endeavour to hone their war-fighting skills and enhance their interoperability as an integrated force to promote peace, security and stability in the maritime domain.
Indian Navy and US Navy regularly undertake a host of bilateral and multilateral exercises which underscore the shared values as partner navies, in ensuring commitment to an open, inclusive and a rule-based international order.
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Ministry of Home Affairs
On directions of the Prime Minister, Home Ministry approves release of Rs 11,092 crores under State Disaster Risk Management Fund to All States
Following the assurance given yesterday by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi during his video conference meeting with the Chief Ministers, Union Minister for Home Affairs, Shri Amit Shah has approved the release of Rs 11,092 crores under the State Disaster Risk Management Fund , to all States.
The Central Government has released in advance its share of first installment of State Disaster Risk Management Fund for the year 2020-21, amounting to Rs. 11,092 crores, with a view to augment funds available with the State Governments.
With a view to make available additional funds to the State Governments for taking preventive and mitigation measures for containment of COVID-19, Central Government on 14.03.2020 has already made a special dispensation for utilization of State Disaster Response Fund . This Fund was allowed to be utilized for setting up quarantine facilities, sample collection and screening; setting up additional testing laboratories, cost of consumables; purchase of personal protection equipments for healthcare, municipal, police and fire authorities; purchase of thermal scanners, ventilators, air purifiers, and consumables for Government hospitals.
Central Government is sensitive to the need for providing food and shelter to homeless people including migrant labourers, who are stranded due to lockdown measures. Accordingly on 28.03.2020, the Central Government allowed the States Government to use SDRF for this purpose also.
The Central Government, under the leadership of the Prime Minister, is extending all necessary support to the States in a timely manner to deal with an unprecedented global crisis which is declared to be a “pandemic” by World Health Organization.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Noted personalities along with lakhs of youth to join Indian Swachhata League to support Garbage Free Cities
Shankar Mahadevan, Venkatesh Iyer, B Praak, Jeev Milkha Singh, Kirron Kher to join India’s first youth-led inter-city competition to clean beaches, hills and tourist spots
Ara Yoddhas, Benarasi Warriors, Barbati Bacons, Green Guardians of Gandhinagar, Navi Mumbai ECO Knights, Chandigarh Challengers, Incredible Swachh Indoris are not sporting teams. They are lakhs of enthusiastic youth who have formed teams to participate in the Indian Swachhata League that will launch a massive campaign to keep their cities garbage free. Under the aegis of the Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs , the Indian Swachhata League is being organized on September 17, 2022. Union Minister Mr. Hardeep Singh Puri declared the Indian Swachhata League open on September 9, 2022. 1800 plus cities have registered for the Indian Swachhata League. 47 cities with million plus citizens have registered for the league. The top three states with maximum participation based on percentage of Urban Local Bodies  participating in the league are Odisha-100%, Assam-99% and Chhattisgarh-97%.
The unique competition led by youth will see some noted celebrities like cricketer Venkatesh Iyer batting for Incredible Indoris, noted singer and Padma awardee Shankar Mahadevan playing for Navi Mumbai ECO Knights, MP and actress Kirron Kher, Singer B Praak, Olympic gold medalist Abhinav Bindra supporting Chandigrah Challengers to rally for clean beaches, hills and tourist spots. Local political representatives and VIPs, Ministers, MPs, MLA, Mayor, Councilors, Brand Ambassadors are also engaging in flagging off various activities and increasing mobilization. Chandigarh Councillor Maheshinder Singh Sidhu, Tirupati Mayor B R Sirisha, Tirupati Commissioner Anupama Anjali, Tirupati MLA Bhumana Karunakar Reddy, Indore Mayor, IMC Pushyamitra Bhargav have joined the league.
The city teams will be competing to clean locations near monuments, tourist attractions and beaches with a heavy footfall. Many locations like Vishnupad, Sitakund, Akshaywati in Gaya, Tajganj in Agra, Nayaghat in Ayodhya, Buland Darwaza in Fatehpur Sikri, Lalbagh in Lucknow, Assi Ghat in Varanasi, Atal Bridge on Sabarmati river front, Gandhi Ashram, Sardar Patel Statue in Gandhinagar, Gomti river in Gujarat, Cuff Parade, Worli Fort, Juhu Patti in Greater Mumbai, Meghdoot Garden in Indore, Khandala Lake in Lonavla.
The registration is still open at: https://innovateindia.mygov.in/swachhyouthrally/ and will be live till 6 pm on 17th September 2022.
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Ministry of Steel
CSR activities by CPSEs under Ministry of Steel
As per the Companies Act, 2013, Central Public Sector Enterprises  under Ministry of Steel earmark at least 2% of the average net profits made during the three immediately preceding financial years for Corporate Social Responsibility  activities. Unspent balance for the previous year, if any, is carried forward to the next year for utilisation for the purpose for which it was allocated.
The details of amount spent on CSR activities by the CPSE under Ministry of Steel during the last three year is as under:-

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Name of CPSE
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2016-17
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2017-18
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2018-19
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Steel Authority of India Limited
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2905
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2570
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3118
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Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited
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853
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960
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1030
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NMDC Ltd.
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17418
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16937
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16724
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MOIL Ltd.
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1143
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962
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929
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MSTC Ltd.
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80
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215
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200
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MECON Ltd.
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67
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49
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17
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KIOCL Ltd.
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38
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16
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33
Thrust areas of the CSR activities inter-alia include promotion of education & health, women empowerment, sustainable income generation through Self Help Groups, assistance to divyangs, access to water and sanitation facilities, village development, environment sustenance, Sports Coaching, Promotion of Traditional Art & culture etc. CSR Projects are located in the States of Chhattisgarh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Odisha etc. The CSR works benefit society at large, therefore, exact number of beneficiaries due to individual work by CPSEs, location-wise and undertaking-wise, is not measurable and is not maintained.
CSR funds are not allocated State-wise, CSR projects by CPSEs under Ministry of Steel are mainly carried out in periphery of steel plants, steel townships and mines which are predominantly inhabited by Scheduled Tribe, Scheduled Castes and Backward population.
This information was given by Minister of Steel, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan in a written reply to the Lok Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM lauds record breaking vaccination numbers
The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has expressed happiness over today's record breaking vaccination numbers and has praised frontline Corona warriors for their hard work.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said :
"Today’s record-breaking vaccination numbers are gladdening. The vaccine remains our strongest weapon to fight COVID-19. Congratulations to those who got vaccinated and kudos to all the front-line warriors working hard to ensure so many citizens got the vaccine.
Well done India!"
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
India's forest cover increased by 1% in the last 5 years, similar progress will be possible in the coming five years through people's participation: Union Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar
Union I&B Minister undertakes maiden visit to NMIC
The Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting and Environment, Forests & Climate Change, Shri Prakash Javadekar has said that India's forest cover increased by 1% in the last 5 years and that similar progress will be possible in the coming five years through people's participation. He said that when compared with the amount of oxygen we consume in a lifetime, all of us must plant and help grow at least 10 trees; he said it is the way forward for environment protection.
The Minister said this during an interaction with the media, after planting three saplings in the premises of Gulshan Mahal, the historic building in Films Division that houses a part of NMIC, as part of the celebration of World Environment Day yesterday.
Film personalities Anupam Kher, Jackie Shroff, Shyam Benegal, Kiran Shantaram, Varsha Usgaonkar and others were present on the occasion. The Minister expressed his heartfelt gratitude to all artists for coming together and joining the movement.
The Minister had launched a people’s campaign #SelfiewithSapling on Environment Day eve, urging everyone to plant a sapling and to post the selfie with the sapling on social media. On Environment Day, Shri Javadekar planted saplings in the premises of Environment Ministry in New Delhi along with the Minister of State in the Environment Ministry Shri Babul Supriyo, renowned cricketer Shri Kapil Dev, Bollywood actors Shri Jackie Shroff and Shri Randeep Hooda and noted singer Smt. Malini Awasthi.
This is Shri Javadekar's first official visit to Mumbai, after taking charge as a Cabinet Minister in the second term of the Government under the leadership of Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
On the occasion, the Minister undertook his first visit to the National Museum of Indian Cinema , Films Division, which was inaugurated by the Prime Minister on January 19, 2019.
Shri Javadekar also interacted with around 100 film personalities. Shyam Benegal, Subhash Ghai, Ramesh Sippy, Ketan Mehta, Jabbar Patel, Kiran Shantaram, Shilpa Shetty, Satish Kaushik, Sidharth Roy Kapur, Sachin Pilgaonkar, Divya Dutta, Poonam Dhillon, Sajid Nadiadwala were among those present.
Secretary, I&B, Shri Amit Khare; Director General , Ministry of I&B, Shri R. N. Mishra; Joint Secretary , M/o I&B, Shri Ashok Kumar R. Parmar; Director General, Films Division, Shri Prashant Pathrabe; and ADG , M/o I&B, Shri D. J. Narain were also present on the occasion.